Conduction Quiz

What is conduction?

• The movement of heat energy through a substance

• The movement of light through a vacuum

• The movement of sound through air

• The movement of water through a pipe

What happens when particles with higher temperature come into contact with particles with lower temperature?

• The particles with lower temperature move faster

• The particles with higher temperature slow down

• The particles with higher temperature transfer energy to the particles with lower temperature

• The particles with lower temperature disappear

What is an example of conduction mentioned in the text?

• Heating water in a microwave

• Boiling water in a kettle

• Heating a home with a central heating furnace

• Using a fan to cool a room

What are materials that allow energy to move faster called?

• Insulators

• Conductors

• Resistors

• Capacitors

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Foam

• Steel

What is the process by which heat is directly transmitted through a substance?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Evaporation

What happens to the temperature of the egg when it is placed in a hot pan?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It rises

• It evaporates

What is the role of a metal spoon in a pot of hot liquid?

• It prevents heat transfer

• It conducts heat to the hand

• It cools down the liquid

• It insulates the heat

What is the effect of using a wooden spoon in a pot of hot liquid?

• It conducts heat to the hand

• It prevents heat transfer

• It increases the temperature of the liquid

• It melts in the liquid

What is the main cause of energy transmission in conduction?

• The movement of air

• The collision of particles

• The flow of water

• The vibration of light